UHC2030 Civil Society Networking Space @ WHA79

On the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly in Geneva, UHC2030 and the Civil Society Engagement Mechanism (CSEM for UHC2030) will once again provide a space for civil society to network, discuss and develop effective advocacy strategies and collaboration that is needed to drive concrete action on universal health coverage.

From Monday, 18 May 2026 to Wednesday, 20 May 2026 May included, the venue will host scheduled UHC-related sessions and provide a space for civil society to drop by to connect with colleagues.

Program

Monday 18 May 

  1. Voices for Change: UHC Day Champions Meet & Greet
  2. Smart financing and integrated care as pathways to people-centered universal health coverage
  3. From Gaps to Gains: Delivering UHC through gender-responsive health systems
  4. Decent work for UHC: Investing in a resilient workforce in challenging contexts
  5. Launch of the UHC2030 narrative on digital transformation of health systems for universal health coverage

Tuesday, 19 May 

  1. The Central Role of Social Participation and Multilateral Cooperation in Advancing Health Sovereignty
  2. The Social Participation Village: Where every voice shapes health governance
  3. Connecting for Change: Integrating disability equity across global health agendas
  4. Health for All, by All: A multi-stakeholder dialogue on driving action and accountability for UHC
  5. Youth voices for universal health coverage: A networking and learning session

Wednesday, May 20th

  1. UHC in a fractured world: Resilient health systems amid conflict, climate, and technological transformation
  2. Driving mental health into UHC: From political leadership to system implementation
  3. Civil Society shaping the WHO Civil Society Engagement Strategy: Opportunities for meaningful participation in global health governance
  4. What does global health architecture reform have to do with universal health coverage?
  5. Living healthier, living better: rehabilitation and assistive technology in UHC
  6. From commitment to coverage: strengthening community systems by integrating substance use into universal health coverage